🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Military Strength 2026
Sri Lanka ranks #64 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 260,450 active personnel plus 5,500 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $1.3 billion (2024), about 1.4% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 260,450 | #20 |
| Reserve personnel | 5,500 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 94,050 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $1.3 billion | #76 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.43% | |
| Population | 21.8M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 62 | #80 |
| Attack helicopters | 11 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 5 | #105 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 1 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 4 | #55 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.